Charlotte Area JOY of Freedom Walk Formerly "The Barefoot Mile"
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Pineville Lake Park
909 Lakeview Dr, Pineville, NC 28134
Registration Opens at 10 AM
Walk Begins at 11 AM
Families Welcome!
2024 JOY of Freedom Walk Formerly "The Barefoot Mile" Description
Formerly, the Barefoot Mile, the JOY of Freedom Walk is a walk to raise funds to celebrate the freedom and hope given to at-risk and trafficked children around the world through the work of JOY International, a non-profit organization working globally to to fight trafficking and exploitation. The JOY of Freedom Walk includes a one-mile walk and family-friendly activities to engage and educate community members of all ages!
Join the fight for freedom by registering to walk today! Registering is free and opens the door for you to raise funds for the event individually or as a team.
This is a fun family event! Feel free to bring a picnic, camping chairs, or a picnic banket to share with your family.
There will be a fabulous silent auction, live music, and kids' activities!
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Sponsors
First Alliance Logistics Management, LLC
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Beneficiary
JOY International
http://www.joy.orgJOY International is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization based in Conifer, Colorado dedicated to the rescue, restoration and reintegration of children, teens and young women affected by trafficking and the prevention of child trafficking worldwide.
On Eagles Wings
http://www.oewhope.orgOEW seeks to prevent females from falling victim to trafficking, offer assistance to those still trapped, and restore those that have survived.
Springs of Living Water
http://www.thespringsoflivingwater.orgSprings of Living Water was founded in 2019 by Bereket K. Mamo after she felt called by God to return to Ethiopia to work with women and children who have been rescued out of human trafficking.
Event Leaderboard
- 1 Bruce Henning $7,945.59 raised
- 2 Dale Hower $1,411.39 raised
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Shaun Morris $1,028.50 raised
- 4 Marvin Ridge Y4A $797.69 raised
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Premo Family $617.10 raised
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On Eagles Wings & Youth4Abolition $22,943.58 raised
- 2 Chain Breakers $5,299.28 raised
- 3 Unitarians of Lake Norman $1,189.22 raised
- 4 Springs of Living Water $947.82 raised
- 5 PUMC - Exodus to Eden $565.67 raised
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1 Bruce Henning $5,000.00
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2 Anonymous-Silent Auction $3,695.00
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3 Kathy Cearley $2,571.25
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4 Anonymous $1,028.50
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5 Dale Hower $1,000.00